The university has a formal process for investigating allegations against student organizations. Under that process, complaints are lodged through the Dean of Students Office, which conducts the preliminary investigation. That investigation can be followed by formal charges if reasonable cause is found. That would be followed by administrative action or a judicial hearing.

LSU’s Acacia chapter was founded in 1956. The national Acacia website lists Louisiana U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Jefferson, among its notable alumni.

The national organization didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment on the investigation.